Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ton-up
idiomatic expression
tuhn-uhp
Definition
The term ‘ton-up’ refers to achieving a milestone of running or riding a vehicle for a distance of one hundred miles or more in a single trip.
Examples
- After a long day, I finally completed my ton-up ride along the scenic route.
- He celebrated his birthday by doing a ton-up with his friends on their bikes.
- The ton-up challenge has become popular among avid motorcyclists this summer.
Meaning
It is often used in the context of motorcycling or cycling, where reaching a ‘ton-up’ is an accomplishment that signifies endurance and skill.
Synonyms
- century
- hundred-miler
- ton
